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Joc Pederson acquisition proving a smart trade for Braves
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Why the Atlanta Braves didn't trade for Joc Pederson, explained
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Braves Acquire Joc Pederson From Cubs - MLB Trade Rumors
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Diamondbacks end 4-game skid by outlasting the Braves 16-13
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Joc Pederson Traded to Braves - Last Word On Baseball
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Braves acquire OF Joc Pederson in trade with Cubs
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Machado hits first Dodgers homer in 8-2 rout of Braves
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Giants' Joc Pederson is an All-Star starter, but it's easy to not appreciate him - The Athletic
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Giants' Joc Pederson is an All-Star starter, but it's easy to not appreciate him - The Athletic
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Joc Pederson homers in NLCS Game 2
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Spencer Strider becomes 1st 15-game winner, leads Braves over Giants 5-1
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Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros, Ap